Blidworth vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Blidworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 20% lower. Blidworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blidworth
£211,915
Fernwood
£264,011
Crime Rate
Blidworth
68.2
Fernwood
68.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blidworth
N/A
Fernwood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Blidworth
415.6
Fernwood
445.2
EPC Rating
Blidworth
70.2
Fernwood
70.9
Median Income
Blidworth
£28,245
Fernwood
£29,108
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Fernwood commands an average of £264,011, compared with £211,915 in Blidworth – a difference of 20%. The most affordable entry point in Blidworth is a terraced at £152,321, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Fernwood (£225,981 vs £162,826).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blidworth prices grew faster — 58% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBlidworth has a crime rate of 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Fernwood at 68.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blidworth is violent-crime, while in Fernwood it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool quality data is not fully available for both Blidworth and Fernwood. Blidworth has 1 schools and Fernwood has 1 schools.
Blidworth School Inspection Breakdown
Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Blidworth | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.2 Mbps in Fernwood and 415.6 Mbps in Blidworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.9% of premises in Blidworth and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 79.7% in Blidworth and 87.3% in Fernwood.
Fernwood is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (445 vs 416 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Fernwood leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Blidworth averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,137 in Blidworth and £1,254 in Fernwood. 58.6% of homes in Blidworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.
Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,244.7 in Blidworth. The median age is 44.9 in Blidworth and 45.8 in Fernwood. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Blidworth versus 69% in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 57.1% in Blidworth and 56% in Fernwood.
| Indicator | Blidworth | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,295 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 44.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,244.7 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 57.1% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.7% | 29% |
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